Last Words

from Sweet Degenerate by Jordan Popky

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On a southbound bus
I’m having chilling visions
Hoping that worrying
Won’t bring them to fruition
And I can see myself jumping out this window
When grief that I don’t need to feel
Gets too close, too close, too close
Before it’s even real

Lately I’ve been waking to my nightmares coming true
Am I cursing all my loved ones every time I read the news
Don’t get in the car. Why don’t you stay for one more night?
I don’t have to wonder while I’ve got you in my sight

I speak in last words every time we say goodbye
I speak in last words every time
I speak in last words every time we say goodbye
I speak in last words every time

Anxiety
Pretends to manifest
Crying out confirmation
At each unlucky guess
Faced with no real explanation
It’s easier to take the blame
Chalk it all up to a phone call
That I should have made

Lately I’ve been waking to my nightmares coming true
Am I cursing all my loved ones every time I read the news
Please don’t start the car ‘cause I’m not ready for the drive
Sit and wait for hours while I wait to hear you’re fine

I speak in last words every time we say goodbye
I speak in last words every time
I speak in last words every time we say goodbye
I speak in last words every time

I know it’s not real
I know it does nothing
Just another superstition
As is I could catch fate bluffing

But I can’t shake the feeling that I’m running out of time
Like I’m too bold in assuming there’s a minimum to mine
If I’m gonna go, I want to leave something behind
Unmistaken love without a doubt clouding your mind

I speak in last words every time we say goodbye
I speak in last words every time
I speak in last words every time we say goodbye
I speak in last words every time

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from Sweet Degenerate, released July 21, 2023
Written by: Jordan Popky, & Adam Tilzer
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by: Adam Tilzer
Mastered by: Oscar Zambrano at Zampol Productions

Drums: Danny Bradley
Guitar: Adam Tilzer
Bass: Adam Tilzer
Synth: Adam Tilzer
Vocal Harmonies: Trophy Wife, Sarah Mickey, & Ellajay

Studio Intern: Leila Pollio
Drum Studio: The Bunker
Drum Session Assistant Engineer: Alex Conroy

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Jordan Popky Brooklyn, New York

Jordan Popky is an indie-alternative singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn. Her roots in the Philadelphia folk scene show in her story-centered lyrics and winding melodies. With influences ranging from the Indigo Girls & Joni Mitchell to Phoebe Bridgers & Cigarettes After Sex, Jordan's unique sound supports her vivid imagery and clear, effective vocals. ... more

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